WWE Legendary Superstar Passes Away About 3 Hours Ago Due To illness — See Official Statement Issued By WWE

WWE is saddened to learn that legendary Superstar and patriarch has passed away today at 82 years old following a long illness and kidney failure.

As noted, wrestling legend “The Axe” Larry Hennig passed away at the age of 82 today. Hennig, a former AWA Tag Team Champion, was the grandfather to WWE Superstar Curtis Axel and the father to the late WWE Hall of Famer “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig.

Curtis and WWE have released statements on the passing of The Axe. WWE’s statement noted that Hennig passed following a long illness and kidney failure.

Most famously, Hennig was among Bruno Sammartino’s challengers for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the hallowed halls of Madison Square Garden.

Though his own career was cut short due to injury, Hennig’s legacy spanned another two generations thanks to his son, the late WWE Hall of Famer Mr. Perfect, and grandson, former Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel.